Ph.D. in Forensic Science 

at NIMS Institute of Medical and Allied Sciences, Jaipur

The average salary for a Forensic Scientist in India is INR 500,000. The salary range for Forensic Science in India is between INR 3 - 5 Lacs per annum. The salary further depends on several factors including academic background, job profile, work experience, and location. The average forensic scientist salary with 1 to 4 years of experience is around INR 4.95 Lacs per annum.

Hi, an average Annual Salary of a Forensic Biologist starts from INR 3,00,000/- Onwards (approximately) and it paid more if you gain experience and passion. It is indeed a good option if you're are interested in Forensic Science, and you can also seek career opportunities in other similar professions such as Forensic Expert, Investigation Officer, Forensic Scientist, Crime Reporter, as well. 

Here are some things you'll need:

• A bachelor's degree – get a degree in science (chemistry, biology, physics, etc.), but also take courses in math, statistics, and writing skills.
• An advanced degree – some jobs, such as psychiatrist, anthropologist, or pathologist require advanced degrees and specialized training.
• Good speaking skills – take public speaking; join the drama club, toastmasters, or the debate team.
• Good note-taking and observation skills – take laboratory courses.
• The ability to write an understandable scientific report.
• The ability to be unbiased.
• Intellectual curiosity.
• Personal integrity.

Forensic Scientists work in the lab setting analyzing evidence and have a hard science background or criminalistics. Forensic Investigators, sometimes called CSI or crime scene investigators, collect evidence at the scene document everything and sometimes reconstruct the scene.